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On National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to young Indians to embrace the power of the ballot and treat voting as a meaningful civic milestone. In a message addressed to MY-Bharat volunteers, he underlined participation across geography and highlighted the role of women voters—especially young women—in building an inclusive democracy.
Rashtriya Janata Dal appointed Tejashwi Yadav as national working president during the party’s national executive meeting in Patna, expanding his organisational role. The move was framed by the party as a new phase, even as it drew sharp public comments from his sister Rohini Acharya.
RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav, formalising a leadership transition even as family voices raise questions about internal dynamics and the direction of the party.
RJD has named Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president in the presence of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move has triggered fresh internal friction, with Rohini Acharya alleging the party’s command has slipped to ‘infiltrators and conspirators’.
On National Voters’ Day (25 January), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting in favour of the BJP and alleged harassment of voters during an ongoing special revision of electoral rolls. She said the poll body’s celebrations were inappropriate amid claims of disenfranchisement and intimidation.
RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president, a new role that strengthens his grip over organisational decisions and signals a generational shift under party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move comes amid internal family friction, with sister Rohini Acharya publicly alleging that ‘infiltrators’ have gained influence in the party.
RJD named Tejashwi Yadav as National Working President at a party meeting in Patna, strengthening the leadership transition within the Yadav family. Rohini Acharya publicly questioned the shift, alleging the party’s control has moved to ‘infiltrators and conspirators’.
At the 77th Republic Day parade, the Union Home Ministry’s tableau is set to showcase the nationwide implementation of India’s three new criminal laws and highlight a shift toward a technology-driven, time-bound justice system. The presentation aims to underline citizen-centric reforms as the legal transition continues.
Rashtriya Janata Dal has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its National Working President at a key party meeting in Patna, reinforcing a succession plan under Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move comes amid internal unease and public comments from family members about the party’s direction after recent electoral setbacks.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal has formally elevated Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president at a key party meeting in Patna, a move seen as an organisational reset and a clearer succession signal under party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has urged farmers to mark Republic Day with a ‘People’s March’, including tractor parades and rallies that avoid disrupting official celebrations. The group says the mobilisation is meant to defend constitutional values such as democracy, secularism and federalism.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed the party’s national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a move seen as formalising a leadership transition. The announcement has also triggered sharp reactions, including a public statement by his sister Rohini Acharya alleging a ‘conspiracy’.